Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 3, 2015
Will you give me a commitment that you're going to be just this side of obnoxious in making your case at the highest levels of the United States Government?
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Asking for assertiveness in presenting opinions in government.

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